Changing door jamb?

[fenzi]

Hi,

I currently have a door that opens into a room, I want to replace this by installing a sliding door on the outside, so the door frame will need to be adjusted to accommodate this from the other side -- what's the best way of doing this?

Thanks

 

[big-all]

remove the door stop
install the sliding door
make/buy/attach pelmit over the door top
padd out the door frame to allow a brush/felt seal to give you a draught free door

 

[fenzi]

I want to use the same door so my main concern is that the door won't sit flush within the frame in the same way, as I am trying to have it close on the other side.

Wouldn't I have to cut out and move the door jamb or something similar?

 

[big-all]

you would probably have to remove the architrave
you realy need to buy the track to see how the door will sit
i would have thought a new door would look better as it would be square

also dont see how the original door can give you a good seal without reducing the opening by around 2" [1" each side and 2 at the top